Last week, your chamber attended the 100th Anniversary of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce AGM. Over the course of two full days the chamber listened to engaging presentations by government officials and specialists in economics, public affairs and leadership. Additionally, the chamber participated in a plenary session where policy resolutions were debated and voted on.
Approved resolutions become official policy of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
The GSCC presented two resolutions; Fixing the WSIB and Rules Governing Municipal Councillors Running for Higher Office. While the resolution regarding WSIB was unanimously approved, the resolution regarding municipal councillors was not supported by the network.
The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce was the recipient of two prestigious awards at the Chair’s Dinner. Debbi Nicholson, President and CEO of the Chamber and Mark Weiman, Chamber Chair accepted both the Chair’s Award and the Advocacy Award.
The chamber received the Chair’s Award for the successful event Greater Sudbury Today and Tomorrow. The event brought together leading minds in the mining, innovation and post-secondary sectors. The Chair’s Award celebrates the extraordinary efforts within the Chamber/Board network. This award recognizes excellence in operations, member services and community leadership.
Additionally, the chamber was acknowledged with the Advocacy Award for their efforts to reduce municipal red tape. For two years the chamber has been working with city staff to address unnecessary bureaucracy at city hall. Recently, the chamber presented their final report to city council acknowledging work that has been completed and highlighting improvements that need to be addressed. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce created the Advocacy Award to recognize the extraordinary policy-related efforts within the Chamber/Board network.